Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 1003. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Nero. AD 54-68. Æ Quadrans (2.87 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck circa AD 65. Owl, with wings spread, standing facing on altar adorned with garland / Column surmounted by helmet right; round shield, decorated with gorgoneion, set on ground and leaning against column; behind, spear slanting upwards. RIC I 321; WCN 361. Good VF, dark green patina, areas of red and missing patina. Rare.